Sheila J. Lundeen (nee Kolmodin)

Passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, Wednesday, February 5, 2025. Age 75.

Survived by her loving husband Gerald Lundeen, her sons Brad (Jessie) Lundeen, Jeff (Sarah) Lundeen, daughter Mandy (Jimmy) Ward, her eight grandchildren: Isla and Evie Lundeen, Carter, Evan, and Maddox Lundeen, and Finley, Henry and Millie Ward. Her sister Nancy (Michael) Fiske and her sister-in-law Ginger Lundeen; and loving niece and nephews and cousins also survive.

Preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Irene Kolmodin, sister Diane Brunke, brother-in-law Daniel Lundeen and her in-laws, Arvid and Stella Lundeen.

Sheila had a Bachelor's Degree in Education, attending Joliet Junior College and Southern Illinois University. She was a devoted elementary and special education teacher in Joliet and Wilmington for twenty years. Sheila was a longtime member of the former Willow Avenue Presbyterian Church and a faithful member of First Presbyterian Church in Joliet. She served in many roles, most cherishing her time leading the Children's Worship on Sunday mornings and playing in the bell choir. She was a member of P.E.O. Chapter BA. Sheila played the violin in the Joliet grade school and high school orchestras. She had a treasured group of friends from her time at Joliet Junior College called the Tollkmms and loved their time together. Sheila was known by all for her kindness and compassion, but her greatest love was her family and especially spending time with her grandchildren. The family would like to thank her caregivers, medical team, Sherry Lindstrom and Lightways Hospice of Joliet.

Visitation will be held at the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home & Crematory, 2320 Black Road, Friday, February 14, 2025 from 3:00 – 7:00 P.M. Lying in state at First Presbyterian Church, 805 Western Avenue, Saturday, February 15, 2025 from 9:00 A.M. until services at 10:00 A.M. Pastor Bo Mircea officiating. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Lightways Hospice or First Presbyterian Church of Joliet will be appreciated.